Chemist - Third Shift - kdc/one Columbus Laboratory
About The Position
KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America. At Kdc/one, our Quality Control Chemists make sure every ingredient, bulk blend, and packaged product meets the standards our customers expect.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related science strongly preferred
- 3+ years in manufacturing or quality lab experience required
- Expertise in FDA GMPs, aseptic sampling, OSHA requirements, and SAP
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills
- Ability to follow SOPs and multitask in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting
- Comfortable working with chemicals and lab equipment and can distinguish colors and odors during testing
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years training others in lab procedures preferred
Responsibilities
- Sample and inspect incoming raw materials from chemical tankers and palletized deliveries
- Run lab tests on RO water, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged goods
- Operate equipment like GC, HPLC, and FTIR to analyze product composition
- Prepare reagents, run standardizations, and complete Certificates of Analysis (CofA)
- Release product in SAP once quality thresholds are confirmed
- Support Out of Spec (OOS) investigations and retesting as needed
- Recommend batch adjustments to stay within spec and keep quality fresh
- Maintain equipment calibrations and lab cleanliness
- Write and update SOPs and lab documentation for continuous improvement
- Protect sensitive data like customer trials, formulas, and proprietary info are safe with you
- Collaborate with compounding, production, and QA teams daily
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
